Pilot by Jerram Mike (11 results)

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. In the history of powered flight, certain aircraft stand out as being exceptionally innovative in design and technology, exceptionally successful in their chosen role, or capable of exceptional performance and manoeuvrability. This book offers a personal selection of thirty of these aviation 'greats': lightplanes, fighters, trainers, bombers, and transports; civil and military, ancient and modern. The author gives an count of the origins and history of each aircraft. We learn of the aircraft's quirks and peculiarities, its strengths and weaknesses, the feel of the controls and its response to them. Whether you are a seasoned flier or an armchair pilot, this book brings vividly to life the thrill of flight. Included are many photographs and a selected bibliography. This copy is clean and solid.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. large hardback in fine condition with very good+ dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Good condition hardback pictorial laminated boards no DJ. 116 pages good and clean with clear print. Light foxing on top edge of pages. Black and white photographs throughout the book.

Hard Cover Laminated. Condition: Very Good. 3rd.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Lightly bumped spine else as new.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good with minor edge wear. This hardcover edition is in good condition, with a dust jacket showing minor edge wear. The binding is tight, and the pages are clean and free from inscriptions. There are no library markings, enhancing its appeal to collectors. Overall, it is well-preserved for a book published in 1981. First published in the United States in 1981.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 116 pages. 116 pp B/W plates. Light foxing to page edges, Clean interior.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Hardcover. 189 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Galahad Books, USA, 1981. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in near fine condition and comes in near fine dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. . Edges of pages are lightly browned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Aviation; ISBN: 0883655543. ISBN/EAN: 9780883655542. Inventory No: 22080037. This item is heavy and may require additional shipping costs for destinations outside Australia.…

Condition: Very Good. 8vo hardcover laminated boards. 148pp very good. Sets out in straightforward terms to explain the training procedures and licensing requirements for all civilian pilots, including Microlight Pilots Private Pilots, Commercial Pilots and Air Transport (Airline) Pilots, with realistic assessments of the costs involved and, for would-be professionals, the current employmwnt prospects. Those considering a career in military flying will find a guide to recruitment procedures for pilots in the Army, Royal Air Force , and Royal Navy, together with information on the Air Training Corps and University Air Squadrons, through which many youngsters begin their Service flying careers.…

Gilt decorated hard cover. Stated first edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar). 189 pps.